We say Yes to God through Prayer, Worship & Service
HYMNALS ARE HERE!!

This weekend 
Saturday, Sept. 9th & 10th

It's not too late to dedicate a new hymnal! 
You still have an opportunity to donate $30 per Gather III hymnal. Donations may be made in honor of someone living, or as a memorial for a deceased loved one.  There will be a small bookplate in the front of each new hymnal to honor the designated individual.  We have 3 ways for you to make a donation...First, we have envelopes below the Monitor in the Gathering Space.  Secondly, you can go to our website. Last, simply clip the form from the bulletins and turn into the Parish Office. 
 Or click here  


Dear Parishioners,

Our New Mass schedule begins this fall, this weekend September 9th & 10th.  We will now be offering a 7:00 am Mass time on Sunday mornings and will no longer have the Sunday, 6:00 pm Liturgy.
Parish Office Hours:

Beginning Tuesday, September 5th the Parish Office Hours will resume:
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30pm .
 
Sunday Helper Ministry is in the Gather Space on Sundays from 9:30am - 11:45am.  

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In Loving Memory



Jan Hickle

~ Mother of Jim Hickle


"May he live in the light and peace of God's presence forever"


Please keep Jan and her family in your prayers...
ThisWeekend This weekend
Dear Parishioners,
Archbishop Bernard Hebda is asking all parishes of the Archdiocese to join with Catholics around the country to take up a special collection on the weekend of September 9/10 for Hurricane Harvey emergency relief.
The funds given to this collection will support the humanitarian and recovery efforts of Catholic    Charities USA, the official domestic relief agency of the US Catholic Church, and will provide pastoral and building support to impacted dioceses.
Checks are made payable to the Center for Mission and in the memo line indicate Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund.

Anointing...

...will be next  weekend following all masses.

           September 9th & 10th
 

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Welcome Sunday

Are you new to the Parish?
"Welcome Sunday" is this  Sunday, September 10th from 9:45-10:15am, and will be completed in time for 10:30am Mass.
Coffee and donuts will be provided.

During this time you will have an opportunity to register if you have not done so already , ask questions, and receive valuable information about our Parish.  We look forward to meeting you!
 Harvest Festival webpage

Please join us as we kick off our 150th Anniversary Celebration starting at the Irish Mass on Sept. 16th and leading into 2018.  We will have many events through out the year to highlight our rich history!




Volunteers Sign Up Weekends:
September  9/10 :    Volunteer Sign ups in Gathering Space
Harvest Festival Helping Hands
 
Donation Opportunities:

  •  2 Liter soda & Junk Food
  •  Wine Wall-Donate your favorite bottles of wine.
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Buy your tickets for the Harvest Festival Chicken Dinner this weekend after all masses. The dinner will be held Saturday, September 16th at 6pm. The dinner includes broasted chicken provided by Broaster Catering, mashed potatoes, dressing, carrots, coleslaw, dinner rolls and dessert. Dinner tickets are $6 for children, $12 for adults, or get a family dinner package for only $42 . Take-out meals are also available for $12.  Tickets also available in the office during office hours.  Cash or Checks Please!

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Remember to turn in your raffle tickets by 10 pm on Sept. 16th -Drawing will take place after 10:30 am Mass on Sunday, Sept. 17th          
 Tickets are $5 and there are 5 cash prizes: two $500 prizes, one $750 prize, one $1000 prize and the Grand Prize of $2500. Please turn in completed tickets and money collected to the church office.
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  FLYER 
 

REMINDER:
Harvest Festival will be held on 
Friday & Saturday, 
September 15th & 16th
6:00 pm-10:00 pm

Next Week
VIRTUS DATE:

Tuesday, September 12th
Blanket making workshop

There is a need for winter blankets and we will cut and tie fleece blankets that will be sent to Fr. Hoppenjans Kentucky Mission Church. No sewing required. Meet other parish members as we all work together for this worthwhile project. Come to room 101 at 6:30 PM on Tues. Sept. 12th. Stay as long as you are able. Supplies are provided, however if anyone wishes to donate 1and1/4 to 2 yards of fleece (any color) we would be grateful. You may put material in mission box in hallway, across from the bathrooms or bring it on the 12th. A great service and family project. Questions : Lou 952 891 1029
Coming soon...
Calling all Grandparents!

RETURN
HOW TO DRAW YOUR CHILD BACK TO THE CHURCH
A 5-week video/book series for Catholic grandparents will be offered at our parish beginning October 4, 2017
There will be an information/ registration table in the Gathering Space after all Masses on September 16th and 17th. Registration forms are also available in the kiosk and on the website.


Grandparents Day ~ September 10th
God, our heavenly Father, we ask your blessings on our grandparents.  They are valued links between the past and the present.  They are treasured gifts and strong models.  May they be anchors that provide stability and sense of identity for us.  May their wisdom guide us.  May their lived example challenge us.  May their witness to their faith strengthen us.  May they always be surrounded by the love, respect and support of their families.
 
Lord, bless and empower our grandparents.  Keep them in your love.  Give them your joy and peace each day, so that they may forever follow your son Jesus.
 
Amen  
St. Joe's will be collecting NEW underwear to send to these victims of Hurricane Harvey. The need is great as the people of Houston and surrounding areas have lost so much. Please consider donating new 'Undies for Everyone' to evangelize our love and hope for these people in crisis. Monetary donations will also be accepted to either purchase these items or to use for shipping costs to Houston ~ your choice of the use of any donation. Families may also go to www.undiesforeveryone.org for additional information.
 
Please look for the donation collection box in the gathering area of church by the windows. These containers will be in place through Sunday, September 17th. Any questions, the office can direct you to the contact parishioner for more information. Thank you!


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This Fall...

We Are Excited to Offer Three New Studies!
 
"Who Am I To Judge?"  -Through Formed.org
 
The Gospel According to Mark -A Little Rock Scripture  Bible Study
 
33 Days to Divine Mercy  -Through Formed.org

We will have more information about study times and registration coming in the next few weeks for each of these Studies.  We hope you can join us for one or more of them!    Click here for more info

Parishioner Parishioner News & Info


Habitat Update & Highlights
Opening Mass was Sept 6th!  If you have not done so already, please register your child ASAP...


 MORE  VOLUNTEERS are still needed!

For more information on Faith Formation programs click here
Or contact Esther Jaeger at 651-423-4402 ext. 3225
Loaves and Fishes ~ Tues. September 12th

We need YOU!!!  Join us for  prep (anytime between 1:30-4:30pm) and as many as possible during our serving of the meal and clean up (5-6:30pm). 
Come be the hands, feet and heart of Jesus...share his love.   2nd Tuesday of every month , Holy Rosary Church, 2424 18th Ave. South, Mpls.  High Schoolers!  Young Adults!
Only 1 1/2 hours per month. 
Fill your cup and find a greater reward.  For more info, please contact:   
Kevin 952-426-8633; kjc379@gmail.com or
Fay 952-250-7613 fay.connors@gmail.com

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REMINDER:  As you begin to go through your school clothes for the fall, please save your gently used school clothing for the children at the Holy Rosary site of Loaves and Fishes.  We will have a school clothing drive the weekend of October 7th and 8th after all Masses and will distribute them at Holy Rosary Church in SE Mpls. on the following Tuesday, October 10th.   There will be a gently used blanket and winter clothing drive January 6th & 7th, 2018.  
GROWING THROUGH LOSS

AN INTERDENOMINATIONAL COALITION OF SOUTH SUBURBAN CHURCHES PRESENTS THE FIRST IN A FOUR-WEEK SERIES:
 
Monday, September 18, 2017
7:00 -9:00 pm

Located at Church of St. Thomas Becket

 

For more information about the tour click here
Midweek Reflection


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God Bless our Teachers & Staff 
at St  Joseph  Catholic  School
 
Kelly Roche-Principal
Cris Meaden-Administrative Assistant
Kerri Davis-Kindergarten Lead Teacher
Jane Duffy-Kindergarten Aide
Lori Esselman-First Grade Teacher
Joyce Quy-Volunteer Coordinator
Madeline Lacher-Second Grade Teacher
Brittany Madrid-Third Grade Teacher
Kathryn Lang-Fourth Grade Teacher
Brooke Entingh-Fifth Grade Teacher
Katherine Foy-Sixth Grade Homeroom,
Sue Sirek-Seventh Grade Homeroom,  1-8th Gr Art
Terry Hale-Eighth Grade Homeroom,  Gr. 5-8 Phy. Ed.
LeAnn Mansour-Gr. K-8 Music, Gr. K-4 Phy. Ed.
Nick Leach-Middle School Science, Technology
Tim Odenbach-Spanish
Sister Annette Reedy-Instructional Support Teacher
Paula Krekelberg-Librarian
Louise Schwab-School Nurse
Shannon Carroll- Preschool Director/Lead Teacher
Molly Sachse-Preschool Teacher
Kim Vinje-Preschool Teacher
Cait Berry-Preschool Aide
Katie Riddell-Preschool Aide
Haley Taylor-ESC Director
Sue Saintey-Cafeteria Manager
Amanda Liu-Cafeteria Assistant
Linda Ausen-Cafeteria Assistant
 
 Blessings on your upcoming School Year!
 
 
St. Joseph School...

...  is holding our 3rd annual Service Marathon on Friday September 29th.    The school students, staff and families will be packing meals at Feed My Starving Children in Eagan.  FMSC, a Christian organization, provides nutritionally complete meals for starving, malnourished and hungry children and families worldwide.  Please join us by finding the information to sign up on our website:  

 Green Wave - School Communication
Stewardship
Schedule Online Giving Today
 
*  Set up your own contributions
*  Change your contributions at any time
* No need to write checks  * Contributions are scheduled
 
You can call the Parish Office at 651-423-4402
 
      Or Simply go to the Parish Website
 www.stjosephcommunity.org and click on the green
 "Giving" button.  Thank you for your support of our Parish!
 

150th Celebration #16
The 150th Anniversary

St. Joe's would love your photographs that may relate to our parish and history.  Do you have old photos of the Church(es) or school(s), or events & activities that took place.  Please include specific information for your photo as well as dates and names. 
(We will make copies of your photos)



In our Community   
Events around our area...

Registration Due by Monday, September 11th
The Bible Timeline-Catholic Study on the power of God's Word
Starts Sept 14th from 7-9 pm on the 2nd & 4th Thursday evenings
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Hastings

Registration Due by Monday, September 11th
Living Catholic Social Teaching
Starts September 21st -December 14th
Church of the Blessed Sacrament in East St. Paul
email jmhoffman@blessedsacramentsp.org for more info

Tuesday, September 12th ~ 6:30 pm-9:00 pm
Catholic Watchmen Rally
St. John the Baptist in New Brighton
Bishop andrew Cozzens will speak on 
"Devotion to Mary and Diligence in Battle"
Questions call Enzo Randazzo at 651-291-4483

Tuesday, September 12th 7-8:30 pm
Depression Support Coalition 2017 Fall Speaker Series
"The Creator's Gift:  Wellness"
St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Eagain

Tuesday, September 12th - 14th
Women's midweek Retreat
Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center

Wednesday, September 13th ~ 5:30 -7:00 pm
Grandparents Study Group Training Workshop
Saint Joseph Hall at the Chancery, St. Paul
Free will offering ($10 suggested)  A light dinner will be served.

Friday, September 15th -17th
Retreat for those in Grief
Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center

Saturday, September 16 ~ 8:15 am-11:30 am
ACCW NE Deaner Fall Meeting-Attn: All Catholic Women
ST. Genevieve Parish Community Center, Centerville, MN
Cost $5  RSVP to Kathy Zweber at 651-238-1110

Sunday, September 17th @ 3pm
Annual Mass for Persons with Disabilities
St. Mary's Chapel at the Saint Paul Seminary, St. Paul
All are invited and welcome.
For more info please call 651-291-4488

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